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Through our library of books, we share best practices for the safe operation of tankers, barges and offshore vessels and their interfaces with terminals, and we consider human factors in everything we do.

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Guidelines for the Purchasing and Testing of SPM Hawsers

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This publication provides detailed guidance on the specification, purchasing, testing and design particulars of mooring hawsers. ​The second edition includes rope design particulars and documents including the Offer of Hawser Form and the OCIMF Compliance Certificate ensuring rope manufacturers, purchasers and inspectors have the latest guidance and information. ​

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Edition: 2nd edition Year: 2025 Author: OCIMF
Cost: £85

Supporting Documents:

Form A OCIMF Guidelines for the Purchasing and Testing of SPM Hawsers Compliance Certificate
Form B Purchase Specification Form
Form C Offer of Hawser Form
Form D 1 Yarn Specification Form
Form D 2 Rope Quality Control Checklist
Form E Inspection Checklist and Report
Form F Prototype Test Checklist and Report

Jetty Maintenance and Inspection Guide

Reliable equipment at the jetty is vital for safe transfer of cargo between the ship and shore. Maintenance of this equipment is particularly important because of the harsh environmental conditions often experienced.

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Edition: 2nd Edition Year: 2023 Author: OCIMF / SIGTTO
Cost: £225.00

International Safety Guide for Inland Navigation Tank-Barges and Terminals (ISGINTT)

This guide provides updated recommendations for inland tanker and terminal personnel on the safe carriage and handling of liquid inland tanker cargoes. It is relevant to petroleum, chemicals or liquefied gas inland tankers, as well as the terminals handling those inland tankers.

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Edition: 2nd Edition Year: 2023 Author: OCIMF / Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine

Peril at Sea and Salvage: A Guide for Masters

This guide outlines the actions a Master should take when confronted with an emergency: from the initial assessment and immediate actions, through to towage or salvage arrangements, as may be necessary.

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Edition: 6th Edition Year: 2020 Author: ICS/OCIMF
Cost: £170

Ship to Ship Service Provider Management and Self Assessment

The self assessment programme encourages STS Service Providers to assess their safety management systems against key performance indicators. 

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Edition: 2nd Edition Year: 2020 Author: OCIMF
Cost: £245

Design and Construction Specification for Marine Loading Arms (MLA4)

OCIMF’s Design and Construction Specification for Marine Loading Arms, Fourth Edition (2019) provides guidance to owners and vendors on designing and procuring Marine Loading Arms (MLAs). 

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Edition: 4th Edition Year: 2019 Author: OCIMF
Cost: £190

Supporting Documents:

Marine Loading Arm Tables

Offshore Vessel Management and Self Assessment (OVMSA)

The Offshore Vessel Management and Self Assessment (OVMSA) programme is a book, a matching online tool for recording the self assessment and a database for sharing reports.

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Edition: 2nd Edition Year: 2019 Author: OCIMF
Cost: £245

Guidelines for the Design, Operation and Maintenance of Multi Buoy Moorings (MBM)

This publication provides information and guidance on good practice to assist with the planning, design, operations, maintenance and inspection of multi-buoy moorings.

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Edition: 1st Edition Year: 2010 Author: OCIMF
Cost: £190

Anchoring Systems and Procedures

This publication provides recommendations and guidance to promote the safe operation and satisfactory performance of anchoring systems. Its scope addresses anchoring systems and procedures that are applicable to all vessel types, irrespective of their size.

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Edition: 1st Edition Year: 2010 Author: OCIMF
Cost: £190

Competence Assurance Guidelines for Mooring, Loading and Lightering Masters

This OCIMF publication contains recommendations to support a marine facility’s competence development programmes for Mooring Masters. 

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Edition: 1st Edition Year: 2015 Author: OCIMF
Cost: £190

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